Passive Entry System

An optional Passive Entry (PE) system is available factory-installed equipment for this vehicle. The PE system allows the vehicle to be unlocked without the use of a key, as long as an authorized FOB with Integrated Key (FOBIK) is in the possession of, or in close proximity to the individual and the aperture of the vehicle that is to be unlocked. All other features and Customer Programmable feature settings of the power lock system and the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system function the same as they would on vehicles without the PE system option.

The PE system includes the following major components, which are described in further detail elsewhere in this service information:

• Deck Lid Latch Release Switch  - A tactile deck lid latch release switch is located on the right side of the lens of the Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) in the center of the vertical rear deck lid surface. Only the resilient black switch push button membrane is visible on the outside of the CHMSL lens.
• Door Handle Switches  - Each PE door outside handle (also known as a Smart handle) is equipped with three switches and an Integrated Circuit (IC). A tactile Lock switch is located on the outer horizontal surface of each door handle pull, a capacitive Unlock switch membrane is located on the inner vertical surface of the handle pull, while a Hall effect switch and an IC are concealed within the handle pull unit.
• Low Frequency Antennas  - The PE system includes five Low Frequency (LF) antennas, one mounted on the underside of the center floor console, one on each rear door hardware module carrier concealed behind the inside trim panel, one at the forward edge of the spare tire well within the trunk compartment and one on the rear fascia bracket above the license plate tub and to the right of the license plate lamp concealed behind the rear fascia at the rear of the vehicle.
• Radio Frequency Hub  - The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH) is the Passive Entry Keyless Go (PEKG) system control module and RF receiver located on the shelf support behind the rear seat and is concealed beneath the package tray interior trim. Refer to MODULE, RADIO FREQUENCY (RF HUB), DESCRIPTION .

Hard wired circuitry connects many of the PE system components to the electrical system of the vehicle. These hard wired circuits are integral to several wire harnesses, which are routed throughout the vehicle and retained by many different methods. These circuits may be connected to each other, to the vehicle electrical system and to the PE system components through the use of a combination of soldered splices, splice block connectors, and many different types of wire harness terminal connectors and insulators. Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector repair procedures, further details on wire harness routing and retention, as well as pin-out and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.